Most people, especially at the age 50-65 years of age or those who have been burdening their joints (the joints of the knees, hips, fingers, wrist) because excessive weight/overweight or heavy physical activity, such as runners, weights will experience changes in their joints and this is what we call the "osteoarthritis".
This happens because the "joint oil/lubricant" between the surfaces of the joints (synovial fluid) is reduced as well as articular cartilage has been damaged.
Can we protect our joints without the use of chemical drugs? Dr. Pagonas of Agios Athanasios, orthopedic, answering questions us.
Many studies have demonstrated that a substance found naturally in our body (glucosamine sulfate, condroitin sulfates) lubricate our joints, regenerate articular cartilage in a natural way and helping joint function properly.
Finally, gradually reduce the pain and inflammation, restoring mobility and protect cartilage from damages, while helping repair the join.
This is the substance that required the body to manufacture connective tissue. This substance is responsible for activating the production of substances that are necessary for the proper functioning of joints, as well as for improvement of the joint.
"Laboratory studies have shown that glucosamine had mild anti-inflammatory activity. Many believe that long term use of Glucosamine will hit some of the inflammatory processes in the body and will protect against conditions like osteoarthritis "explains Dr. Pagonas of Agios Athanasios, orthopedist.
► Chondroitin
"This is another natural ingredient that helps to direct water and nutrients into the cartilage, that cartilage remains supple and healthy", notes the expert.
There is no food source for this material. So when the body is unable to produce sufficient amounts of these substances, we must consider the use of dietary supplements. Chondroitin sulfate chondroitin supplements available, produced from beef or shark cartilage.
► The use of supplements
"Who should take the supplements glucosamine and chondroitin?", we asked Dr. Pagonas, answer this question, the result is going to be beneficial especially for those who have early symptoms or osteoarthritis (OA), while the content is going to protect them.
For people with osteoarthritis rather badly (destruction of the cartilage), the use of chondroitin supplements can reduce pain, improve joint mobility, reducing the need for painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs, as well as preventing or delaying further joint damage.
Recent studies have shown that condroitin reduce pain and improve joint function in patients with osteoarthritis in the arms, while the study in patients with knee osteoarthritis leih showed that after one year taking condroitin sulphate, patients showed a significant reversal in the articular space narrowing and drastic reduction in pain.
Finally, the athletes often overload their joints will benefit from regular use of glucosamine and chondroitin.
► Lifestyle changes
Dietary supplements can help but not enough. If we want to maintain our ability to move freely and comfortably, we have to change some of our daily habits:
Maintaining proper weight is essential to prevention, because excessive weight increases the pressure on the joints, especially the knees.
Eating the right foods. Because the joints need certain nutrients to function properly, we must pay particular attention to our diet as well.
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